Professional and Therapeutic Communication, second edition, provides students with a comprehensive understanding of communication as they enter complex and diverse multidisciplinary healthcare environments. It guides students through concepts fundamental to both the professional and therapeutic elements of the caring relationship and all aspects of interpersonal interaction that are essential to safe, high-quality healthcare. The book is updated with rich pedagogical features to support student learning and includes additional content focusing on the important use of 'self' in communication, extending into concepts of reflection and practice. It promotes skills development throughout with an emphasis on providing content for healthcare students from all health disciplines so they can effectively communicate with patients, clients and consumers in contemporary healthcare contexts.

About the Author
Professor Melanie Birks is an experienced academic with an extensive track record in research and publication, having authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles as well as textbooks and book chapters. Her career in academia has more than 25 years. Professor Birks currently occupies the position of Professor and Head of Nursing and Midwifery at James Cook University, Australia. She is passionate about learning and teaching, and believes that quality education can be a life-changing experience. Her research interests are in the areas of accessibility, innovation, relevance and quality in health professional education. Dr Jenny Davis is a nurse, midwife and health information manager with extensive experience in the Australian health and higher education sectors as clinician, manager, educator and researcher. Jenny is currently a senior lecturer at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. Jenny has a big-picture perspective and is passionate about system and clinical practice improvement through contemporary education, strategic knowledge management and translational research. Jennys research interests include health workforce education, practice and sustainability; information/knowledge management; and research ethics. Ysanne B Chapman is a retired Professor of Nursing and has been in the profession for over fifty years. While she is retired, enjoying the wonders and freedom of beachside living in Victoria, she is still active in professional work, as she continues to write for publication, researches with colleagues, teaches and facilitates higher-degree students. Ysanne believes that effective communication is central to compassionate and efficient healthcare.

Reviews
This professional and therapeutic communication text provides a comprehensive and rich collection of tools and resources for health professional students to learn key concepts and apply them to the practice setting. The features of the book enhance understanding by offering learners the opportunity to critically think and apply the concepts in each chapter. * Inderani M Walia, PhD, Monmouth University School of Nursing and Health Studies, Doody's *



Book Information
ISBN 9780190323462
Author Melanie Birks
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint OUP Australia and New Zealand
Publisher Oxford University Press Australia
Weight(grams) 628g
Dimensions(mm) 245mm * 191mm * 13mm